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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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